WQ0004115_Final Permit_20061227

a�dF VA T l 9Q Michael F. Easley, Governor
,William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Q Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 27, 2006
Lee J. Webber
Chairman, Wastewater Treatment Committee
Champion Hills Property Owner's Association, Inc.
One Hagen Drive
Hendersonville, 28739
Subject: Permit No. WQ0004115
Champion Hills Property Owner's Association
Champion Hills Subdivision
Wastewater Treatment and Reclaimed Water Utilization
System
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Webber:
In accordance with your request for permit corrections received April 15, 2005, we are forwarding herewith
Permit Number. WQ0004115 dated December 27, 2006, to Champion Hills Property Owner's Association, Inc.
for the continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and reclaimed water utilization system. The
following corrections have been made:
The project description has been updated / corrected
2. Effluent sampling has been modified to eliminate settle solids, change 2/month monitoring to May
through Oct. (was April through Oct.), and change triannual monitoring to May, July, Oct. (was
April, July, Oct.)
3. Language was added to the description clarifying the NPDES permit does not preclude irrigation
during winter months (when effluent would normally be discharged via NPDES Permit
NC0087106).
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 31, 2010, shall void Permit No.
WQ0004115 issued February 28, 2005, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate
system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance
problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this permit. This
request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
6714. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND RECLAIMED WATER UTILIZATION PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended,
and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Champion Hills Property Owner's Association
Henderson County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 140,000 GPD (70,000 gpd actual wwtp capacity) wastewater collection, treatment and
spray irrigation system consisting of approximately 62,400 linear feet of 8 -inch gravity sewer collection line and
approximately 465 manholes; 243 GPM maximum flow influent pump station (pump station no.1) with high
water alarms, non -clog pumps, alternate power source, radio telemetry, and approximately 100 linear feet of 4 -
inch force main; a 20 GPM maximum flow pump station (pump station no.9) with high water alarms, grinder
pumps, 25 KW natural gas back-up generator, radio telemetry, and approximately 1,000 linear feet of 2.5 in. force
main, a 55 GPM maximum flow pump station (pump station no. 3) with high water alarms, grinder pumps, radio
telemetry, quick connection for alternative power source, and approximately 2,000 linear feet of 3 -inch force
main; a 72 GPM maximum flow pump station (pump station no.4) with high water alarms, grinder pumps, radio
telemetry, quick connection for alternative power source ,and approximately 1,200 linear feet of 3 -inch force
main; a 54 GPM maximum flow pump station (pump station no.5) with high water alarms, grinder pumps, radio
telemetry, quick connection for alternative power source and approximately 900 linear feet of 2 -inch force main;
a 20 GPM maximum flow pump station (pump station no.6) with high water alarms, grinder pumps, radio
telemetry, 20 KW natural gas backup generator, and approximately 800 linear feet of 2 -inch force main; a 10
GPM pump station (pump station no. 7) with high water alarms, grinder pumps, radio telemetry, quick connection
for alternative power source, and approximately 500 linear feet of 2 -inch force main; a 50 -GPM maximum flow
pump station (pump station no. 10) with high water alarms, grinder pumps, radio telemetry, quick connection for
alternative power source, and approximately 1600 linear feet of 2.5 —inch force main; a 50 -GPM maximum flow
pump station (pump station no. 11) with high water alarms, grinder pumps, radio telemetry, quick connection for
altemative power source, and approximately 800 linear feet of 2.5 —inch force main; a 70,000 GPD package
wastewater treatment plant, having a 25,200 gallon flow equalization tank and dual submersible pumps and
blower unit, two (2) 35,165 gallon aeration tanks in parallel, two (2) 240 cfm blowers, two(2) a 6,150 gallon
clarifiers, in parallel, a 5,470 gallon aerated sludge holding tank and additional 11,000 gallon aerated sludge
holding tank, a 10,230 gallon surge tank with dual non -clog pumps, a 140,000 GPD tertiary filter with blower and
two (2) back wash pumps, 140,OOOGPD chlorine contact basin, a de -chlorination unit, a 100 KW continuous
natural gas standby generator servicing the entire treatment facility, radio telemetry notification, and associated
piping, valves and appurtenances; a 243 GPM maximum flow effluent pump station (pump station no.8) with
high water alarms, non -clog pumps, alternate power source, and approximately 300 linear feet of 3 -inch force
main; a 0.70 million gallon effluent holding pond with 40 mil MDPE geomembrane liner (having a hydraulic
conductivity of no greater than IxIO-6cm/sec); a 12 -inch drain line with gate valve; and

a 600 GPM spray irrigation pump station providing spray irrigation to golf course fairways
1,253,5,6,7,8,10,11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 18, all serving the Champion Hills Development with no discharge of
wastes to the surface waters except otherwise authorized by the NPDES Permit No. NC0087106 issued to this
facility (Note: the NPDES permit allows a discharge during winter months; however, this does not preclude
irrigation under this permit during that time), pursuant to your request for renewal received March 4, 2004 as well
as additional information received on May 17, 2004, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and
other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 31, 2010, shall void Permit No.
WQ0004115 issued November 30, 1999, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
Y. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The reclaimed water utilization facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so
that there is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contamination of ground waters which will
reader them unsatisfactory for normal use. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily,
including the creation of nuisance conditions or failure of the irrigation area to adequately assimilate
the wastewater, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including those actions that may
be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division), such as the construction of additional or
replacement wastewater treatment and disposal facilities.
2. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface
or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with General
Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
4. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
The following buffers shall be maintained:
a. 100 feet between wetted areas and water supply wells,
b. 100 feet between wetted areas and waters classified as SA,
c. 25 feet between wetted areas and surface waters not classified as SA,
d. 100 feet between wastewater treatment units and wells,
e. 50 feet between reclaimed water storage/irrigation ponds and property lines, and
f. 50 feet between wastewater treatment units and property lines.
Some of the buffers specified above may not have been included in previous permits for this waste
treatment and disposal system. These buffers are not intended to prohibit or prevent modifications,
which are required by the Division, to improve performance of the existing treatment facility. These
buffers do, however, apply to modifications of the treatment and disposal facilities that are for the
purpose of increasing the flow that is tributary to the facility. These buffers do apply to any
expansion or modification of the irrigation areas and apply in instances in which the sale of property
would cause any of the buffers now complied with, for the treatment and disposal facilities, to be
violated. The applicant is advised that any modifications to the existing facilities will require a permit
modification.
6. Public access to the irrigation sites shall be controlled during active site use. Such controls may
include the posting of signs showing the activities being conducted at each site. A sign shall be
posted in plain sight in the club house showing these activities.
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The following shall be requirements for the reclaimed water distribution, storage, and utilization
facilities:
a. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities, and outlets shall be tagged or labeled to warn the
public or employees that the water is not intended for drinking. Where appropriate, such warning
shall inform the public or employees to avoid contact with the water.
b. All reclaimed water piping, valves, outlets, and other appurtenances shall be color -coded, taped,
or otherwise marked to identify the source of the water as being reclaimed water.
i. All reclaimed water piping and appurtenances shall be either colored purple (i.e., Pantone
522) and embossed or integrally stamped or marked "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER —
DO NOT DRINK" or be installed with a purple (i.e., Pantone 522) identification tape or
polyethylene vinyl wrap. The warning shall be stamped on opposite sides of the pipe and
repeated every three feet or less.
ii. Identification tape shall be at least three inches wide and have white or black lettering on
purple (i.e., Pantone 522) field stating "CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER — DO NOT
DRINK." Identification tape shall be installed on top of reclaimed water pipelines, fastened
at least every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire length of the pipe.
c. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits
operation by authorized personnel only.
d. Above -ground hose bibs (i.e., spigots or other hand -operated connections) shall not be
present. Hose bibs shall be located in locked below -grade vaults that shall be clearly
labeled as being of non -potable quality. As an alternative to the use of locked below -
grade vaults with standard hose bibs services, hose bibs, which can only be operated by a
special tool or connected to a special hose connection may be placed in non -lockable
underground services boxes clearly labeled as non -potable water.
R. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. Upon classification of the wastewater treatment and irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and
employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to
be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit
the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this permit and shall comply
with all other conditions specified in these rules.
A suitable, year-round vegetative cover shall be maintained on the irrigation areas.
4. Irrigation shall not be performed during inclement weather or when the ground is in a condition that
will cause runoff.
Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent wastewater runoff from the irrigation field.
The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the
discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
7. The application rate shall not exceed a cumulative loading of 22.5 inches over any twelve (12) month
period. The corresponding maximum application rate (where the wetted perimeters for any 4
sprinklers overlap) is, therefore, 91 inches per year.
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8. An automatically activated standby power source shall be on site and operational at all times. If a
generator is employed as an alternate power supply, it shall be tested weekly by interrupting the
primary power source.
9. No type of wastewater other than that from Champion Hills Development shall be irrigated onto the
irrigation area.
10. Freeboard in the effluent holding and irrigation ponds shall not be less than 2 feet at any time.
11. If not already installed, a waste -level gauge, to monitor waste levels in the effluent irrigation ponds,
shall be installed within 60 days of issuance of this permit. This gauge shall have readily visible
permanent markings indicating the maximum liquid level at the top of the temporary liquid storage
volume, minimum liquid level at the bottom of the temporary liquid storage volume, and top of the
dam elevations. Caution must be taken not to damage the integrity of the liner when installing the
gauge.
12. A protective vegetative cover shall be maintained on all earthen basin embankments (outside toe of
embankment to maximum pumping elevation), berms, pipe runs, erosion control areas, and surface
water diversions. Trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation shall not be allowed to grow on the
earthen basin dikes or embankments. Earthen basin embankment areas shall be kept mowed or
otherwise controlled and accessible.
13. If chlorine is used as disinfectant, the chlorine tablets used in the disinfection facility shall be of the
kind and type specified in the plans and specifications approved by the Division.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING RE UIREMENTS
Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed
necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection will be established and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Influent flow shall be continuously monitored and daily flow values shall be reported on
Form NDMR.
The Permittee shall install an appropriate flow measurement device consistent with approved
engineering and scientific practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of influent flow
measurement. Flow measurement devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with
a maximum deviation of less than 10 percent from true flow, accurately calibrated at a
minimum of once per year, and maintained to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements is
consistent with the accepted capability of that type of device. The Permittee shall keep
records of flow measurement device calibration on file for a period of at least three years. At
a minimum, data to be included in this documentation shall be:
a. Date of flow measurement device calibration
b. Name of person performing calibration
c. Percent from true flow
Plans and specifications for the flow measuring device shall be prepared by a licensed Professional
Engineer and submitted to the appropriate regional office 30 days prior to installation. The flow -
measuring device shall be installed within 1 year of the date of this permit.
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3. As an indicator of proper operation and maintenance, the facility shall produce an effluent in
compliance with the following limitations:
Parameter Monthly Avera ea Dail Instantaneous Maximumc
-'Flow 70,000 GPD
'`BODS (5 -day, 20°C) 10 mg/l ✓ 15 mg/l
✓NH3 as N 4 mg/1 6 mg/1
-'TSS 5 mgll 10 mg/l s
/Fecal Coliform 14 per 100 ml b 25 per 100 m1
Turbidity 10 NTU
�T'he effluent pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units.
a
Monthly averages for all but fecal coliform shall be the arithmetic mean of all samples collected
during the reporting period.
b
Monthly average for fecal coliform shall be the geometric mean of all samples collected during the
reporting period.
Daily maximum shall be the maximum value of all samples collected during the reporting period.
The effluent from the subject facilities shall be monitored, by the Permittee, at the point prior to
discharge into the long term holding pond) for the following parameters:
Parameter Sgjmpling Point Sampling Freguency Type of Sam le
-Flow
Turbidity
,/BOD5 (5 -day, 20°C)
-/NH3 as N
TSS
,/Fecal Coliform
-'Residual Chlorine
✓NO3
-/TDS
'TOC
-/Chloride
�'pH
Influent or Effluent
Continuous'
Recording
Effluent
Continuous
Recording
Effluent
*2/Month '
Composite
Effluent
*2/Month-"
Composite
Effluent
*2/Month J
Composite
Effluent
*2/Month �
Grab,/
Effluent
Daily �x--l'� "
Grab 'r
Effluent
**Triannually ✓
Grab
-Effluent
**Triannually
Grab-
-Effluent
Triannually
Grab
Effluent
**Triannually
Grab
Effluent
Triannually
Grab
* 2/Month sampling frequency only during the months of May through October. During the
remainder of the year, these parameters shall be monitored monthly.
** Triannually sampling shall be conducted during May, July and October.
If Groundwater sampling indicates or predicts problems with the compliance with Groundwater
Standards, this permit will be modified to include additional and/or more restrictive limitations.
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4. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of wastewater disposed.
These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following information:
a. date and time of irrigation,
b. volume of wastewater irrigated,
c. zone irrigated,
d, length of time zone is irrigated,
e. continuous weekly, monthly, and year-to-date hydraulic (inches/acre) loadings for each
zone,
f weather conditions, and
g. maintenance of cover crops.
Freeboard in the effluent storage and irrigation ponds shall be recorded weekly.
6. Three (3) copies of all monitoring data (as specified in condition III 2 and 111 3) on Form NDMR-1
and three (3) copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition 111 4, and Ill 5) on
Form NDAR-1 shall be submitted monthly on or before the last day of the following month. All
information shall be submitted to the following address:
NC Division of Water Quality
Information Processing Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
7. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall include the
name of the hauler, permit authorizing the disposal or a letter from a municipality agreeing to accept
the residuals, date the residuals were hauled, and volume of residuals removed.
A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility including but not limited to the following items:
a. Daily sampling results of dissolved oxygen in the aeration basin and at the clarifier weir.
b. Visual observations of the plant and plant site.
c. Record of preventative maintenance (changing of filters, adjusting belt tensions, alarm testing,
diffuser inspections and cleanings, etc.).
d. Date of calibration of flow measurement device,
e. Date and results of power interruption testing on alternate power supply.
9. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828)
296-4500, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant
amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the
contents of a sludge digester; the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the
facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility.
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d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance
with its permit limitations.
Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone].
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken
or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
IV. GROUNDWATER RE„QUIREMENTS,
Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be
provided.
2. The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY and REVIEW BOUNDARY for the disposal system is specified
by regulations in 15A NCAC 2L , Groundwater Classifications and Standards. For disposal system
using reclaimed water, regulations 15A 2H .0219(k) specifies that both the Compliance Boundary
and Review Boundary are established at the property boundary. An exceedance of Groundwater
Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action
in addition to the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1).
V. INSPECTIONS
1. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.
2. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and disposal facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release
of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall keep an
inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and
any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall
be maintained by the Permittee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be
made available upon request to the Division or other permitting authority.
Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of
credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the disposal site or
facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may
inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit,
and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the
conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
3. The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is
incorporated herein by reference and shall be a condition of this permit. Noncompliance with the terms
of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by North Carolina
General Statutes §143-215.6A to §143-215.6C for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this permit.
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4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or
there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division
accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting
materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may
or may not be approved.
5. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to
an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A
to 143-215.6C.
6. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and
federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC
2B.0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the
Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC
2B .0200 and 2H .0500.
7. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for
the life of the project.
&. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty days after
being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate
action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4).
9. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its extension.
Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities described
therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and
limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the twenty-seventh day of December, 2006
NORTH C OLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
-/'(Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0004115
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